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Historic Sites Cape Henry Lighthouse

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    583 Atlantic Ave
    Fort Story, VA 23459
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    757-422-9421 (Site Phone)
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    Fort Story
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    Virginia Beach City
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The Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792. It started to crack in 1870 and was replaced with the new Cape Henry Lighthouse only 357 feet away, which is an active aid to navigation and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is owned and operated by Preservation Virginia and is a National Historic Landmark, serving as the official symbol for the City of Virginia Beach. Directions: At First Landing State Park turn left into the west gate of Fort Story. Follow the road, which will take you between the two lighthouses.

The Cape Henry Lighthouse is located within Fort Story military base. To visit, you must pass through the security gates of Fort Story and consent to a vehicle inspection. Please have a government issued form of identification for all persons over the age of 16, proof of vehicle registration (or rental agreement) and proof of car insurance. Visitors must be at least 42" to climb the Lighthouse.

The Lighthouse is open January 3 - March 15: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., March 16 - October 31: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and November 1 - December 30: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Lighthouse is closed during the Shamrock Marathon and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day and January 2. 

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  • Preservation Virginia Members: Free, Adults (13 & over): $8, Military, AAA, Senior (60+): $7, Students (must be 42" tall): $6, Adult Group: $6, Youth Group: $5 (must be 42" tall)

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Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads

Last Updated: 12/07/2017

What's Nearby

  • First Landing Cross
    First Landing Cross
    Fort Story
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    0.54 MI
  • Cross at Cape Henry
    Cross at Cape Henry
    Cape Henry & First Landing State Park
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    0.77 MI
  • Cape Henry Memorial
    Cape Henry Memorial
    Cape Henry & First Landing State Park
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    0.77 MI
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    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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